Lockport is both a city and the town that surrounds it in Niagara County, New York, United States. The city is the Niagara county seat; as of the 2020 census, Lockport had a population of 20,876. [2]
Explore Lockport attractions, Erie Canal activities, specialty shops, the Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride and so much more when you visit Lockport and take a walk through history.
City of Historic Pride Contact Us City Hall 222 East 9th Street Lockport, IL 60441 Phone: 815-838-0549
After researching the path of the canal from Buffalo to Albany I picked Lockport as the closest location to Erie, PA. We were surprised at how nice the place and the boats were.
The Town of Lockport surrounds the City of Lockport. With a population of 20,027 and 45 square miles, the Town encompasses the Niagara Escarpment, the Historic Erie Canal, rural farm land and the vibrant Transit North retail corridor.
Lockport is New York State’s premier Erie Canal community. Your visit to Lockport begins at the renowned Erie Canal Discovery Center, where Erie Canal surveyor/engineer Nathan Roberts leads you on a simulated packet boat ride through the Lockport Locks.
Visit year-round for family-friendly festivities and events within the Historic District of Lockport, IL. There is something new to do every week so stay tuned by visiting and bookmarking our event calendar.
We are the Lockport Locks Heritage District, and we offer the premier Erie Canal experience on the New York State Canal System. Begin your visit to Lockport, NY, at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, immediately adjacent to restored Canal Street, located on the north side of the Lockport Locks.